The Mecca Center

Detailed study of Hadith Jibril - Community Workshop
2022-12-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
The Mecca Center’s Transformative Tarbiyah Initiative presents “Knees to knees”, a detailed study of Hadith Jibril , with Ustad Evans and Sheikh Tariq Musleh on Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. Registration is required and childcare is available. Register today!

The Timeless Advice of Luqman - Community Night Qiyam
2022-12-09 20:00 - 21:00
Come join Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, Shaykh Mustafa, Shaykh Hassan & Shaykh Tariq for our Transformative Tarbiyah Initiative Community night Qiyam. The discussion will explore the subject of the timeless advice of Luqman. Register now! Childcare is available and refreshments will be served.

Boys Night Out
2022-12-04 16:00 - 19:00
Let’s get our young youth boys together for a night of basketball, dinner and dars. Ages 7-10 no exceptions!
No younger or older siblings allowed to attend. Thank you for your cooperation!

Shukr Hike
2022-11-25 10:00 - 12:00
The Wellness Committee invites our community members for an outdoor hike on the day after Thanksgiving. Please join us Friday, November 25 at 10 am. Come be apart of a fall walk, reflection and treats. Kindly register below!

ConverTsations - What does our name mean to us?
2022-11-20 18:00 - 19:30
What does our name mean to us? How does it define who we are? Please join us for this month’s ConverTsation as we explore viewpoints and perspectives on why some converts change their names and some do not.

Hijab Styling Workshop
2022-11-19 10:00 - 12:00
Mecca Convert Engagement Committee is hosting a hijab styling workshop. All sisters are welcome. Come and show support to your fellow sisters, make new friends, and perfect your hijab styling skills. Bring a hijab you wish to learn how to style and we will provide the accessories (pins, magnets, caps). We look forward to seeing you on November 19th!

The Mecca Center 20th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner
2022-11-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Shalimar Banquets, 280 W North Ave,, Addison, IL, 60101, United States
Thank you to all of our 2022 Fundraiser Dinner Sponsors!

Download our digital booklet here

Shaytan's Speech - Community Workshop
2022-11-12 10:00 - 17:00
Come join Shaykh Saad & Shaykh Tariq for our Transformative Tarbiyah Initiative Community Workshop. The discussion will explore “Shaytan’s Speech”. A Tafsir study of the statements of Shaytan in the Quran.
Register now! Childcare is available and lunch will be served.

Know your enemy - Community Night Qiyam
2022-11-11 20:00 - 21:00
Come join Shaykh Saad, Shaykh Sabry, Shaykh Hassan & Shaykh Tariq for our Transformative Tarbiyah Initiative Community night Qiyam. The discussion will explore the subject of knowing your enemy and how to follow through with righteousness. Register now! Childcare is available and refreshments will be served.

Voting Issues Information Session
2022-11-06 15:00 - 17:00
Join us on Sunday, November 6th at 3:00pm and learn about our local and state candidates and where they stand on different issues that affect us! We’ll go through each candidate and help you learn about those you will be voting for!

MQI Mens Program
2022-11-01 19:00 - 2022-11-30 20:00
Join Mecca Quran Institute for our men’s program starting this month! We will have in person and virtual programs for our brothers. Register now with link below.

ConverTsations- Converts as Parents: Joys and challenges
2022-10-30 18:00 - 19:30
ConverTsations @ Mecca is a creative public forum open to all community members. Together we will explore convert experiences and histories and reflect on our faith and life in Islam. This week we will discuss “How does a converts conscious choice of Islam influence the way they raise their children? Join us for a discussion about how converts experience parenting.”

TTI - Study of Heaven & Hell
2022-10-30 10:00 - 13:00
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The Mecca Center’s Transformative Tarbiyah Initiative presents, our key speakers Shaykh Majed Mahmoud and Shaykh Tariq Musleh for our community workshop. Join as we discuss the study of “The study of heaven and hell”. Registration is required and childcare is available. We look forward to welcoming our community to this event.

TTI - The Day of Judgement: Major and minor sins
2022-10-29 10:00 - 17:00
Join Shaykh Majed Mahmoud and Shaykh Tariq Musleh for our community workshop as we discuss the study of “The Day of Judgement” – Major and minor sins. Registration is required and childcare is available. We look forward to welcoming our community to this event.

The Story of Musa & Alkhidr
2022-10-28 19:00 - 21:00
The Mecca Center’s Transformative Tarbiyah Initiative presents “The story of Musa & Alkhidr” community night. Join us for a community night with Shaykh Hassan Aly, Shaykh Majed Mahmoud and Shaykh Tariq Musleh.

Illinois General Elections Candidate Forum
2022-10-25 17:30 - 20:00
Join The Coalition, The Mecca Center, and the NAACP for an Illinois General Elections Candidate Forum!

We will hear from candidates running for various offices on issues important to the community

October 25, 2022
6:00-8:00-pm (CST) Sharp.
Doors open at 5:30!

The Mecca Center
16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, IL 60527

Fall Tulip Planting
2022-10-23 15:00 - 17:00
Join us at The Mecca Centers Community Garden in the back parking lot to help clean the garden beds and plant tulips to bloom in spring.
Families welcome! Free apple cider and donuts!

Faith in Action - Spiritual nourishment through relief work
2022-10-23 15:00 - 17:00
Please join us as our panelists share their experiences from a recent relief trip to Turkey. A few components included packing and delivering food boxes to Syrian refugees, meeting children living in camps, men wounded from war, women survivors of political imprisonment and torture. As well as orphans and widows trying to build a new life. Our speakers will share their first hand experiences and stories followed by a Q&A session.

Parenting Circle
2022-10-23 11:00 - 2022-12-18 17:00
Join The Mecca Center for our first Parenting Circle! This group will help parents learn strategies for nurturing relationships with our children of all ages as well as provide support for parents. It will run on Sundays, 11am-12:30pm, October 23rd through December 18th.
Our parenting circle will be led by Dr. Rukhsana Iqbal and we will use the book, Positive Parenting in the Muslim Home by Noha Alshugairi and Munira Lekovic Ezzeldine as our foundation. Come be a part of a space of learning, support and growth. Purchasing a copy of the book is encouraged prior to the start of this series. We will discuss positive discipline tools during the Early Years, Middle Childhood, Teen Years as well as for Adult children.
The expectation of parents is that they are able to make it to a majority of sessions. We will have a cap on the number of parents attending.
Only one registration is required per family.
Please email rukhsana@meccacenter.org with questions.

Cars and Coffee
2022-10-22 10:00 - 12:00
Start your engines! On Saturday Oct 22nd from 10am-12pm, The Mecca Center will be hosting Cars and Coffee. Bring your “tricked out”, exotic, muscle, classic car or motorcycle to the back parking lot and hang out with other car enthusiasts. Or just come for the coffee and company. The event is open for everyone. You don’t need an exotic car to attend the event.

Coffee and Cookies with The Converts
2022-10-15 11:00 - 12:00
Please note this is a Convert Only event-
The Convert Engagement Group at The Mecca Center presents – Coffee & cookies with The Converts! Join us for a friendly informal discussion where we reflect on our collective and individual experiences of being converts, contemplate our journeys to Islam, and share knowledge.

2022 Seerah Conference
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-09 | Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, 60559-2304, United States
Join us for our 4th Annual Mecca Center Seerah Conference: “Prophet Muhammad ﷺ – The Lantern of Love” on Friday, October 7, Saturday October 8 and Sunday October 9, 2022.
View Seerah conference schedule here

ConverTsations
2022-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, 60559-2304, United States
We look forward to our next ConverTsation on Sunday, September 25th. ConverTsation is a creative public forum open to all community members, hosted by the Convert Engagement Group. Here we explore convert experiences and histories and reflect on our faith and life in Islam.

The journey of Sahib Al-Quran - Chicagoland Youth Quran Teachers Training Workshop
2022-09-24 16:00 - 2022-09-25 20:00
The Mecca Quran Institute and Transformative Tarbiyah Initiative are offering the opportunity to our younger generation Quran teachers and other community leaders to participate in a valuable training workshop.

Reviving Quranic Companionship - Workshop
2022-09-24 09:00 - 16:00
Join Mecca Quran Institute and Transformative Tarbiyah Initiative for our monthly reviving quranic companionship workshop. Come join our community leaders as we dive deep into topics such as reviving our worship, revving our character and much more. Come revive your relationship with the Quran. We look forward to welcoming our community members September 24th.

Community Night - The Quran - Our greatest gift from Allah
2022-09-23 19:00 - 20:00
The Mecca Quran Institute & Transformative Tarbiyah Initiative presents – “The Quran” our greatest gift from Allah. Join Shaykh Omar Hedroug, Shaykh Jafar Hawa and Shaykh Tariq Musleh for our monthly community night. Join us, Friday September 23, at 7pm!

End of Summer BBQ
2022-09-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, 60559-2304, United States
Join The Mecca Center for our end of summer member appreciation bbq. We are looking forward to having our community members join us for this fun packed evening. A fun time for the whole family, with bouncy houses for the kids, delicious drinks, food, desserts and more. Get your tickets now!

MECCA MOVES! 5K & 1K Run, Walk & Roll
2022-09-10 07:30 - 09:30 | Downtown Burr Ridge, IL, County Line Square Shopping Center, Burr Ridge, United States
…Welcome to our inaugural Mecca Moves! 5K & 1K Family Run, Walk & Roll! This is part of our Mecca ‘Wellness Initiative’ to promote fitness, physical, mental, and spiritual health in our community within all ages and abilities. Individuals, families, and groups welcome! Celebrate with a post-race wellness fair! All proceeds will be donated to Chi-Care, a local Muslim-founded non-profit organization helping people experiencing homelessness throughout Chicagoland.

Race Information

Event Date is September 10, 2022. This is an in-person event only.
Location: Event will start and finish at in downtown Burr Ridge, IL.
Race Day T-shirt, Bib & Packet Pick Up on FRIDAY @ MECCA Center: 6-8 pm.
This is not a drop off event. Children must be under parents’ supervision.
Runner, walkers, strollers & wheelchairs welcome on the course.
For more information: info@meccacenter.org

Start Times:

Check-in 7:00 – 8:30 am. Recommended arrival minimum 30 minutes before your designated start time.
5K Start: 8:00 am
1K Start: 8:45 AM

Registration

Early registration: deadline Friday, Sept 2, 2022.
Late registration: Sept 3 – Sept 9, 2022.

Event Entry Fee:

$25 Ages 2-12 by Sept 2, 2022 ($35 after Sept 3, 2022)
$35 Ages 13+ by Sept 2, 2022 ($45 after Sept 3, 2022)
Please support our beneficiary Chi-Care with your generous donation! https://chi-care.org/donate/

Awards: Award Ceremony: 9:15 am
This is a chip timed race! 5K Race Prizes will be awarded to top male & female finishers overall & in various age groups. Kids Dash and 1K participants will receive prizes too.
Course Description:

The course will take participants through parts of beautiful, downtown Burr Ridge and neighboring residential areas. All portions of the course are along paved and marked roads.

Beneficiary

All proceeds will benefit CHI-CARE, a local Muslim-founded inclusive non-profit organization dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness in Chicagoland. Learn more @ https://www.chi-care.org/!

EVENT DETAILS:

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH THE REGISTRATION COST?

A sized race shirt (not be guaranteed if registered after September 2, 2022).
Race bib with timing strip.
Access to run or walk or roll the annual 1K or 5K course without vehicle traffic.
Water station along the course.
Bottled water and recovery food at the finish line.
Official timed results.
Medals and awards to winners in 5k, 1K and finishers in Kids Dash.
Post-race celebration and sponsors booths.

For the 5K: Please plan to arrive at the venue by 7:30 to join the 5K warm-up.
For the 1k: Please plan to arrive at the venue by 8:30 to join the 1K warm-up. Note, the introduction and 5K event starts at 7:30, and you are encouraged to arrive earlier if possible.

Allow extra time for parking and walking to venue. The races and walks are expected to end by 9:30 am. We encourage you to stay for food, fun, prizes & awards and to visit and support the sponsors afterwards.

PARKING
Designated Event Parking Lot:
Burr Ridge Village Center Parking Deck (North & South Garages)
701 Village Center Dr, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Free and accessible parking lot.
Note: It is a 5-10 minute walk from the parking structure to the event location.

Accessible Parking Lot:
These are located at both the Burr Ridge Village Center Parking Deck (5-10 minute walk) and the County Line Square (right across the parking lot) where the event is being staged. Please park in the County Line Square Parking Lot ONLY if you are in need of accessible parking.

START/ END & EVENT LOCATION

Event Address:
County Line Square Parking Lot, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
GPS Coordinates: 41.750946, -87.912292.
https://goo.gl/maps/V8XkHnUkhy1ixqT68

This event will be staged in the parking lot to the east side of the Chase Bank. The most direct walk from the parking deck is to head east towards Lincolnshire Parkway & Burr Ridge Parkway. The Start & End Arch will be at the intersection of Lincolnshire Drive & Burr Ridge Parkway. Access to the event through Lincolnshire Drive will close at 7:55 am. All foot traffic must enter from Bridewell Drive after 7:55 am.

PORTABLE TOILETS
A portable bathroom, an ADA compliant bathroom and a handwashing station will be present at the event staging area.
WHAT TO BRING & PREPARE
A fanny pack or other method of storing keys, ID and cell phone. There are no lockers or storage facilities available.
Be sure to put the race bib you will receive on the front of your shirt where it is easier seen and registered, using safety pins on all four corners to keep it in place.
A helpful website on preparing for the event: https://www.verywellfit.com/what-to-do-before-a-5k-race-2910940

START TIMES
8:00 am: 5K Start
All participants start together once the signal sounds. The chip timed bib will start once you cross the official start line. RUNNERS should line up at the forefront and in groups by their assumed per mile pace if known (i.e. 6 – 8, 8 – 10, and 12+ minute/mile). Faster runners will start the race. WALKERS will follow with single walkers at the forefront, then those pushing strollers or with young children, in wheelchairs or anyone needing extra time or space. It will be easier to fall into your pace if you’re around people the same speed as you. It may feel crowded at the start, but will space out quickly as the race gets started.
Please note: 5K distance is equivalent to 3.1 miles. The assumed finish time for runners is between 30 to 50 minutes and for walkers from 45 to 90 minutes. The course will close at 9:30 am and vehicle traffic will resume on the course. All participants must cross the end line by 9:30 am.
8:45 am: Kids 75 Yard Dash Start

For children ages 2-5 who wish to participate, this is a short & fast race of speed. Parents or guardians will not be allowed to “dash” with their child due to course safety concerns. They may watch from the sidelines.
9:00 am: 1K Start

All participants start together once the signal sounds. The chip timed bib will start once you cross the official start line. RUNNERS should line up at the forefront. Faster runners will start the race. WALKERS will follow with single walkers at the forefront, then those pushing strollers or with young children, in wheelchairs or anyone needing extra time or space. It will be easier to fall into your pace if you’re around people the same speed as you. It may feel crowded at the start, but will space out quickly as the race gets started.
Participants will be requested to organize themselves with RUNNERS at the forefront. As this is a shorter distance, participants are requested to line up by assumed faster to slower pace.
WALKERS will follow with single walkers at the forefront, followed by people pushing strollers or in wheelchairs and then those with young children or anyone needing extra time or space.
Please note: 1K distance is equivalent to 0.62 miles. The assumed finish time for runners is between 6 – 15 minutes and for walkers from 10 to 30 minutes. The course will close at 9:30 am and vehicle traffic will resume on the course. All participants must cross the end line by 9:30 am.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In case of severe weather, the event may need to be postponed to a later date or cancelled. All participants and parties involved will be informed with as much prior notice as possible or Friday, September 9 at 7:00 pm at the latest. In case of light rain or drizzle, the event will be paused until it passes and the ground on route is determined to not be wet or slippery nor pose a risk of fall or injury to participants. Registration fees are non-refundable in the event of cancellation and will be given as donation to the beneficiary, Chi-Care.
CHILDREN
Children and babies are encouraged to participate! However, children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. If a parent plans to run or walk in an event, they must ensure that any non-participating children are supervised by another adult. Strollers are allowed on the 1K and 5K course.
SPECTATORS
Non-participating family and friends are encouraged to come and cheer on the participants! They may be present alongside the course as long as they are not on the paved course nor grass for the safety of all. Hand-held signs are welcome. Please note that no vehicles may be present on the course and the roads to access the course are closed by 7:50 am.
MEDALS
Awards will be given to the top two male and female finishers overall and in specific age brackets for the 1K & 5K Race, as well medals for all participants in the Kids’ Dash.
SPONSORS

Thank you to our amazing sponsors for their generous donations, special offers, and gifts for our beneficiary Chi-Care and event!
Baitulmaal ¨IFANCA ¨Oak Brook Smiles ¨MUHSEN ¨Motiva Law ¨Fatima Foods ¨
Islamic Relief ¨Avicenna Health Center ¨Pete’s Fresh Market ¨Premier Physical Therapy ¨
Oak Lawn Health Mart ¨Melt ‘n Dip ¨Cinnabon ¨Pizza Track ¨Brookhaven Marketplace
DONORS
Thank you to the following donors for their generous special offers and gifts for our participants!
Kabob Q
Teriyaki Madness
Trader Joe’s
Med and Spa
Oberweis
Chick Fil-A
Chase Bank Burr Ridge
Chicago Bears
Chicago Wolves
Chicago White Sox
Lou Malnati’s

ConverTsations
2022-08-28 18:00 - 19:30
Join our convert engagement group at The Mecca Center, featuring our ConverTsations series. Come discover the evolution of Muslim identity from a converts perspective.

Addictions - Psychological Aspects
2022-08-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, 60559-2304, United States
